Deatr TTA,
Keep on keeping on. You are really doing great at this early stage. My H left within 2 weeks of the bomb. You are way ahead of where I was since i didn't find DB or this site til a month later! That was truly hellish & I feel for what you're going through. Keep posting & try to read as many other posts as you can in newcomers. Lots of good advice & you'll learn much.

I wouldn't push him to read anything esp. DB right now. I tried to get my H to read a book early on I thought would help, folks on here told me he probably wouldn't read it even if he said he did.

Having a dog is a blessing, I have 2 (they were ours). Remember to eat & take care of yourself during this time. This is hard to do but try not to think ahead, just take it one day at time.